Housing

STUDENT RESIDENCES

As with most urban universities, Copenhagen Business School does not have a campus as such. Moreover Danish universities do not own student-housing facilities. Danish students tend either to live at home, in private flats, or in one of the housing facilities available for young people in the Greater Copenhagen area. Accommodation for our international students is therefore organized through public and private housing companies.

The six student residences to which CBS has access are located in different areas of Copenhagen.  Generally speaking, the rooms in the residence halls can be either single rooms or shared rooms. In the shared rooms, there are two beds in one room, which is why the rent per person can be lower than for single rooms. For more information about a particular residence hall, click on the name of the residence in the link section over to the right.

All the residences are non-smoking.

Please be aware that unless otherwise noted under the specific residence hall, you will not be living with Danish students but instead with other international students.

Is A Residence Hall Right For Me?
When trying to decide if a residence hall is the housing solution for you, you should keep in mind that it is a great way to meet people, there is always somebody around, and if you make an effort this is a great opportunity to get to know people from all over the world.

However, it is also important to be aware that all the people and the many activities can sometimes be overwhelming. So, if you prefer to study in your room and it has to be absolutely quiet, then maybe a large residence hall is not the right place for you. There are smaller residences available. You will find these Student Residences described as "smaller" with a shared kitchen and bathroom.

The student residences are all self-catering.  There are no food plans

Students are also expected to clean their own rooms, bathrooms and kitchens.  There is no cleaning or laundry service.

Note: Many student residences are located in the midst of regular residential areas. Noisy behavior, including music that can be heard outside of your room, is not accepted. Complaints can result in expulsion from the residence with no refund of housing payment and no replacement housing provided.  The home university concerned will be informed of any expulsion.

We wish you good luck with all your preparations and look forward to welcoming you to Copenhagen.

Kathrine Kollegiet

 

The residence hall Kathrine Kollegiet is situated in Frederiksberg, a residential area of Copenhagen. Frederiksberg offers a great variety of parks, cafés and shops. Kathrine Kollegiet is also closely located to public transportation.

Address:
Finsensvej 84
DK 2000 Frederiksberg

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Type of Accommodation
Residence Hall with 6 floors, 78 rooms; five of these with wheelchair access. There is a large courtyard for outdoor activities.

Rooms
The rooms vary in size, but single rooms are anywhere from 15 - 22 square meters. The shared rooms are between 27-39 square meters.
These are the different types of rooms available:
•    44 Small rooms with en-suite kitchenette and bathroom
•    10 Medium rooms with en-suite kitchenette and bathroom
•    4 Large rooms with en-suite kitchenette and bathroom
•    20 Shared rooms with en-suite kitchenette and bathroom

Furniture
All rooms are furnished.  It is not possible to change or remove any of the furniture.

Cleaning
Students are also expected to clean their own rooms, bathrooms and kitchens.

Bathrooms
Each room has its own en-suite bathroom.
Kitchen
Each room has its own en-suite kitchenette.

Laundry
There are laundry facilities (washing machines and dryers) in the building. These are located in the basement. Laundry expenses are not included in the rent. You will receive more information about the use of the laundry facilities upon arrival.

Internet
The residence is equipped with Wifi. You will receive information about how to access it upon arrival. Computers are not provided.

Transportation
Kathrine Kollegiet is located close to Flintholm Metro Station, which takes you to the city centre in approximately 10 minutes. You can reach CBS buildings either by bike (5-10 min.) or by metro (2-5 min.)

Kongens Tværvej

The residence on Kongens Tværvej is situated in Frederiksberg, a peaceful and picturesque residential area of Copenhagen. Frederiksberg offers a great variety of green areas, cafés, and shops. The building is a typical example of an old and charming Copenhagen villa.

Address
Kongens Tværvej 3
DK 2000 Frederiksberg

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Type of Accommodation
There are three floors with 6 rooms on each floor. There is a back courtyard with garden furniture.

Rooms
The rooms vary in size ranging between 10-15 square meters. The different rooms available are:

• 11 small
• 3 medium
• 4 large

Furniture
All rooms are furnished.  It is not possible to change or remove any of the furniture.

Cleaning
Students are also expected to clean their own rooms, bathrooms and kitchens.

Bathrooms
Bathrooms are shared - two people to a bathroom.

Kitchen
There is one basically equipped kitchen per floor. The kitchen is small, but very cosy with a dining area.

Laundry
Washers and dryers are located in the basement. The cost is included in the rent.

Internet Connection
The residence is equipped with Wifi. You will receive information about how to access it upon arrival. Computers are not provided.

Transportation
Kongens Tværvej is located within walking distance of CBS. All CBS buildings can be reached by bike (5 - 10 minutes) or by bus (10 minutes).

Parking
It is possible to park on the street in front of the residence, but spaces are very limited.

Porcelænshaven

The residence at Porcelaenshaven is situated close to the campus at CBS and is adjacent to the library at Porcelaenshaven.

Address:
Porcelænshaven 28
2000 Frederiksberg

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Type of Accommodation
The residence is on five floors with 20 rooms per floor and located in part of the former Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory that was completely renovated for CBS and is now part of the CBS Campus. The residence was finished on 17 August 2006.

Rooms
These are the different room types available:
•    large rooms with en suite bathroom
•    small rooms with shared bathroom (shared with one other person of the same gender)
•    large rooms with shared bathroom (shared with one other person of the same gender)

Furniture
All rooms are furnished.  It is not possible to change or remove any of the furniture.

Cleaning
Students are also expected to clean their own rooms, bathrooms and kitchens.

Bathroom
Bathrooms are en-suite. Of the 100 rooms, 10 have an en-suite individual bathroom and five of these have wheel chair access. The other 90 rooms have an en-suite bathroom shared with one other person of the same gender.

Kitchen
Each room has its own fully functional kitchenette with refrigerator/freezer, stove top and microwave oven within the room.

Common Room
Although the residence is composed of individual self-contained one-room apartments, students can be given access to a common room.

Laundry
Laundry facilities (washers and dryers) are provided and located in the basement. The cost of laundry is not included in your rent. You will receive further information about laundry facilities upon arrival.

Internet Connection
The residence is equipped with Wifi. You will receive information about how to access it upon arrival. Computers are not provided.

Transportation
Porcelaenshaven is on campus. Walking distance to Dalgas Have or to Solbjerg Plads is about 5-10 minutes.

Parking
The residence at Porcelænshaven has access to an underground parking garage. (In the future there will be a small fee for getting a parking spot.)  Access to the parking garage can be obtained at the Information Desk at Solbjerg Plads upon presentation of your CBS ID card.  Please note that a parking space cannot be reserved in advance.

Svanevej

The residence on Svanevej 4 is situated in Nørrebro, a mixed residential and light industry area of Copenhagen. The area is gradually becoming more 'in' among students and young professionals as former industrial buildings are renovated. There are many shops and cafés and good access to public transportation. The neighborhood is a multicultural mix of working class, young professionals, immigrants, families, and students.

Address:
Svanevej 4
DK 2400 Copenhagen NV

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Type of Accommodation
Residence Hall with 48 rooms.  36 rooms are available to CBS exchange students on the first, second and courtyard floors.
There is a large common area for gathering with your fellow students.

Rooms
The rooms vary in size and are approximately 20-30 square meters.

The following are the different sizes available:
•    10 Small rooms with en-suite kitchenette and bathroom
•    4 Medium rooms with en-suite kitchenette and bathroom
•    2 Large room with en-suite kitchenette and bathroom
•    9 Shared rooms with en-suite kitchenette and bathroom

Furniture
All rooms are furnished.  It is not possible to change or remove any of the furniture.

Cleaning
Students are also expected to clean their own rooms, bathrooms and kitchens.

Bathroom
Each room has its own en-suite bathroom.

Kitchen
Each room has its own en-suite kitchenette. In addition there is a shared kitchen with a dining area on the ground floor.

Laundry
There are laundry facilities (washers and dryers) in the building on the ground floor. Laundry costs are not included in the rent. You will receive more information about the use of the laundry facilities upon arrival.

Internet Connection
Internet access is via cable connection. Computers and cables are not provided. You will receive more information about the Internet access upon arrival. Computers are not provided.

Transportation
Svanevej is located close to Nørrebro Station with bus and train connections to the entire city. Transportation time to all CBS buildings is about 15 - 20 minutes by bicycle.

Parking
Svanevej  Residence has very limited parking availability. It is possible to park on the street, but you cannot reserve a parking place nor is it only available tostudents living at Svanevej who can park here: Anyone living on the street can buy a parking permit from the city.

Tietgen Kollegiet


VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

TIETGEN KOLLEGIET DOES NOT PERMIT ANY RESIDENTS WHO ARE AGED 30 OR OVER.  IF YOU ARE 30 YEARS OF AGE BEFORE OR AFTER YOU APPLY VIA THE CBS HOUSING APPLICATION SYSTEM FOR A ROOM AT TIETGEN, YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE CANCELLED.

Tietgen Kollegiet is a newer residence hall built in Copenhagen on Amager, which is close to the city center. It is primarily for Danish students; however, 10% of the rooms have been reserved for International students.  At Tietgen Kollegiet it is considered very important to be part of the community; to join in communal and group activities and social events. In the common kitchens, students are expected to take part in the collective organisation. . It is a condition of being a resident of Tietgen Kollegiet that one is an active member of the community. The majority of students at Tietgen are younger and many of the activities reflect this.

IMPORTANT: It is a condition of being allocated to a room at Tietgen Kollegiet, that you attend a welcome dinner and upload a photo and description of yourself to the Tietgen Kollegiet internal intranet.

 

Address:
Tietgen Kollegiet
Rued Langgaards Vej 10-18
DK 2300 Copenhagen S

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Type of accommodation
The residence has 6 floors with a total of 360 rooms. CBS has access to 18 single rooms for exchange students.

Rooms
They vary in size from 26 to 33 square meters as follows

•    Three rooms at 26 sq. meters
•    Ten rooms at 29 sq. meters
•    Five rooms at 33 sq. meters

Furniture
All rooms are furnished.  It is not possible to change or remove any of the furniture.

Cleaning
Students are also expected to clean their own rooms, bathrooms and kitchens.

Bathroom
Each room has an en-suite bathroom.

Kitchen
There are "community kitchens" that are shared by 12 people. The kitchens are fully equipped.

Laundry
Laundry facilties are available on the ground floor. Laundry costs are not included in the rent. You will be informed further about the laundry at the residence, in the reception.

Internet
It is possible to access the Internet via Wifi. You will receive more information about Internet access upon arrival. Computers are not provided. 

Transportation
Tietgen Kollegiet is situated in Amager, close to the city centre. Close to the Metro stop, Islands Brygge and Universitetet, from where it takes about 10-12 min to reach CBS buildings. There are also 5 different bus stops close to the residence and also a night bus.

Parking
The residence has a parking cellar for cars and motorbikes. In order to use the cellar you need a permission which you can get from the Reception at the residence.  If you need to rent a place in the cellar, the people in the Reception will explain the further details after your arrival.  There is also bicycle parking which you can also enquire about at Reception.

The rooms assigned to CBS at Tietgen Kollegiet are only available to registered CBS international exchange students.  International students in full time education at CBS must to apply directly to the dorm.

Nimbuspark Residence
 

 

Nimbuspark Residence

THIS IS A GRADUATE ONLY DORM

This brand new residence opened for the first time in January 2018.

The residence is a modern building with functional and comfortable facilities, designed by the internationally renowned Danish architects Henning Larsen Architects.
It is situated close to the CBS campus buildings as well as the metro, S-train and busses.

Address:
Nimbusparken 34-36
2000 Frederiksberg

Map

Type of Accommodation
The residence consists of 130 furnished rooms, each with private bathroom.  There is a shared kitchen, dining and lounge area for each cluster of 10-12 rooms.  The kitchens are equipped with basic cooking, eating and drinking utensils.

The rooms are all the same size, grouped over five floors with approximately 20 rooms per floor.

Furniture
All rooms are furnished.  It is not possible to change or remove any of the furniture.

Cleaning
Students are also expected to clean their own rooms, bathrooms and kitchens.

Internet
The residence is equipped with WIFI.  The cost is included in the rent.

Laundry
There is a modern self-service laundry room in the basement with washing machines, tumble dryers and a drying room with washing lines for drying items not suitable for tumble dryers. Laundry costs are not included in the rent.

Storage
Each resident will be assigned a storage box in the basement where you can store your suitcases etc.

There are bicycle parking facilities in the basement with cycle racks where residents can park their bicycles.  

Common Room
It is possible to book a meeting room for up to 72 people for social and other gatherings.  The person responsible for booking the room is also responsible for cleaning it.

Transportation
CBS Nimbus Residence is within walking or cycling distance to CBS buildings.

Parking
There are no car parking facilities at the dorm.

The Mark

Welcome to The Mark! Looking for a home away from home, while studying in Copenhagen? We offer modern and stylish rooms fully equipped, 3.000 square meters communal areas with all you need, right outside your door – a gym, cinema, study lounge, common kitchens, carpentry- and bike workshops (and bikes) and of course a great bar area with billiard, dart, and table tennis. The Mark is more than just a dormitory - it's a community, a family, and a home. Check us out and we hope to welcome you with us!

Distance to CBS campuses:

• Flintholm:
  • 5,4 km by bike
  • 12 min by s-train
• Solbjerg Plads:
  • 7 km by bike
  • 27 min by s-train

UMEUS



UMEUS Amager is a new student co-living community on Amagerfælledvej near Universitetsparken, only 10 minutes away from Rådhuspladsen. The building is divided into 19 kitchens with between 14-21 residents in each. Our studios are furnished with a bed, a desk and a chair, which allows for the resident to put their own mark on their home. The social aspect is important at UMEUS Amager, where a monthly Thursday bar and community dinner is hosted, along with several kitchen parties that allows to connect with people from different kitchens.
 

Dates when student residences are available:

Spring semester 2023 - 13 January to 14 June 2023

Summer University 2023 - 23 June to 6 August 2023

Autumn semester 2023  - 18 August to 31 December 2023

 

Prices Summer University (ISUP) 2023

Please be aware that room sizes and prices are not the same for all dorms.  There is therefore no standard room size or average room price.

NOTE: The minimum rental period for ISUP is one month.  It is not possible to rent for shorter periods.

Kathrine Kollegiet Kathrine Kollegiet
Kongens Tværvej Kongens Tvaervej
NimbusparkNnimbuspark Graduate Dorm
Porcelænshaven Porcelaenshaven
Svanevej Residence Svanevej Residence
Tietgen Kollegiet Tietgen Kollegiet
 

Prices Fall 2023

Please be aware that room sizes and prices are not the same for all dorms.  There is therefore no standard room size or average room price.

Kathrine Kollegiet Kathrine Kollegiet.pdf
Kongens Tværvej Kongens Tvaervej.pdf
Nimbuspark Nimbuspark.pdf
Porcelænshaven Porcelaenshaven.pdf
Svanevej Residence Svanevej Residence.pdf
Tietgen Kollegiet  Tietgen Kollegiet.pdf
 

1. When am I told what my address will be in Copenhagen?
A Room Reservation with information about your room including address, price and payment details, will be sent to you when the allocation process is complete..

2. When can I move into my room?

Summer 2023:  Your room will be available from 12 noon on 23 June 2023.

Fall 2023:  Your room will be available from 12 noon on 18 August until 12 noon on 31 December 2023.

3. Can I receive a discount by paying my total rent for the whole period at once?
No, but you may save yourself time, effort and fees if the payment for the whole semester is made on one occasion.

Please note that no payments come to CBS.  All payments are made directly to the owner or administrator of your dorm.

4. Why didn’t I get my first priority?

CBS has access to a limited number of Student Residences and these vary in size. Some of the most popular residences may also be those with the fewest number of rooms and the highest number of applicants.
 

5. Will there be a phone in my residence?
None of the residences has a telephone..

6. What about bed linen?
In the student residences duvets and pillows as well as bed linen and towels are provided in the form of a "Start Package", which contains a duvet, a pillow, a sheet, a pillow case, a duvet cover, 2 towels and 2 tea towels. This is included for all residences and the price is included in your rent. The "Start Package" will be in your room upon arrival.
If you will be staying in private housing, feel free to ask your landlady/landlord if they have duvets and pillows available for you to borrow, otherwise you can buy these at Jysk ( www.jysk.dk ) or IKEA ( www.Ikea.dk ) and in most supermarkets.

7. Do I have to buy or bring furniture and kitchen utensils?
All rooms are fully furnished with a bed, a table, a chair, a closet, lamps etc. The kitchens are equipped with basic utensils for cooking and eating. Missing items should be reported to the owner of the residence.

8. Do I have Internet access in my room?

All rooms in Student Residences have access to the Internet. Most of the dorms have Wifi.

Please note: It is not permitted to use a WIRELESS ROUTER. By this we mean a router which is plugged into the internet outlet in the wall which allows your laptop to operate "wireless". It is also not permitted to download films or music which take up large amounts of bandwidth.

In dorms with only ethernet cable access, shared rooms have "switchers" which allow both occupants to access the internet simultaneously.

Internet cables are not provided. Students must purchase these themselves. Shops which sell internet cables are for example FONA and TDC or any shops selling mobile phones or computers etc.

9. What is a shared room?
In a shared room there are two beds in one room, which is why the rent per person is typically lower than for a single room. If your room number is followed by an A or a B, this GENERALLY indicates you will be living in a shared room.

Choosing a room mate
The Housing Application system does not allow you to choose your own room mate.  If there is someone you particularly want to share a room with, both parties must write to the Housing Department housing.intoff@cbs.dk to request this.

10. Guests
Overnight guests are not permitted. Only the person named on the Room Reservation is permitted to stay in the room.

11. How far is my residence from CBS and from the City Centre?
Please refer to the information for your residence under Student Residences.
Maps & Directions: go to Google Maps and type in the street address, city name, and Denmark.

12. When do I get my deposit back?
The administrators of the student residences will refund the deposit approximately 8 weeks after the end of the rental period. CBS Housing Department does not receive any payments and can therefore not refund deposits; payment of rent goes directly to the administrators. You must fill out your bank information according to the check-out information e-mail you will receive a few weeks prior to the end of the semester.
Broken or missing items will be deducted from your deposit.

CBS MBA Students

The following dorm rooms are only available to CBS MBA students.

Porcelænshaven 4th Floor.  Please read about the dorm under Student Residences above.

 

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FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

1. Private Housing through CBS

What we offer:
Private Housing is a broad term and can be many things, but it is not a home-stay. You will maintain your independence yet at the same time you will get a chance to experience the Danish culture.

Our landlords/ladies can be senior citizens with big houses who rent the rooms of their kids who have left home. They can also be families with small children who want to have an international experience, other landlords/ladies can be students who wish to let a spare room; in rare cases you can even be offered an apartment.

Distances from CBS will also vary but in most cases you should expect at least a 30 minutes commute to CBS.

Your private housing offer will always include a room with a bed, a desk for studying, internet access, a dresser/closet for your clothes, and, of course access to kitchen and bathroom. The price of the room will reflect the facilities to which you have access. The price range of rent per month is currently between DKK 4500-7500 DKK (2022).

Why choose Private Housing?
Private Housing is an excellent opportunity to experience the Danish way of life and to have a quiet and relaxed study environment at home. A successful stay in private housing requires you to be open and flexible. Please check the house rules with your landlord/lady and remember to keep an open line of communication at all times.

You should consider that you will be renting a room in someone’s private home with access to kitchen and bathroom; this means that you must be prepared to show consideration for someone else’s property.

“When in Rome…Do as Romans do” An excellent way of learning about the Danish culture and to fit into a Danish environment is to observe how they act and act similarly. You will be surprised how quickly you will feel welcome. You can also learn some Danish words and practice them with your landlords/ladies; they will feel impressed and will probably help you with your pronunciation.

How does the application procedure work?

You will first be invited to apply for CBS´s dorm rooms. However, since we do not have enough dorm accommodation for all our exchange students, those that remain without a housing offer will be contacted by us by e-mail. We will send you an application form, a link to our Private Housing Facebook group and some important information about private housing which you will also find below. You are welcome to look for Private Housing on your own at the same time; you just need to tell us if you find accommodation yourself.

Important Information about Private Housing

Why Facebook:

Our Facebook group has proved to be an excellent tool to help students gather together, sharing useful tips or sharing experience from failures.  Sometimes some students find big apartments which they share with other students from the Facebook group. On the other hand, it is a great tool for the CBS administration to provide students with information, guidance and support.

2. How to search for your own room in Copenhagen

• Avoid being scammed! If you have any doubts please contact us through Facebook or privatehousing.intoff@cbs.dk.
   
• How to sell yourself
  
  For legal advice, please contact “Københavns Retshjælp”(Copenhagen Legal Aid) this service is free.

4. Before leaving Denmark
It is imperative that you cancel your address and CPR number at the local municipality before you leave Denmark. Your landlord will not be able to do this your behalf. If you live in Frederiksberg or Copenhagen you can use this departure form. Once you have completed the form and signed it you can hand it in either at the International Office's Reception or the local municipality ('Borgerservice').

FOR FULL DEGREE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, FREEMOVERS AND DANISH STUDENTS

Please note that we cannot help you with finding private housing. Please look at the list of private housing links and read the private housing tips carefully.

• Avoid being scammed!
• How to sell yourself
• Legal advice

FOR LANDLORDS/LADIES

What do we offer?

During the fall semester (August to December) we expect around 725 incoming students from all over the world. Unfortunately however, there are not enough dorm rooms available for all of these of students. Therefore, we need your help. These students are business students from very renowned universities worldwide. If you wish to see our partner universities you are welcome to visit the following web page "Partner Universities".

The incoming students have passed an IBT TOEFL test, which means that they have a very high level of English, so you should not have problems communicating with them in English.

Living with a person from another culture is an opportunity for our Danish landlords to strengthen their intercultural communication, as well as seeing things from other people´s perspectives. Some landlords see this arrangement as an opportunity to practice a language. Danish landlords on the other hand, offer our exchange students the opportunity to experience Danish culture from the inside.

Please note that this arrangement is not a home stay. That means that you are not obliged to cook meals them or clean for them. Moreover, the level of social interaction between both of you is totally up to you.

How does the application procedure work?

You just need to fill out the landlord application form which we will send you by email.

We then analyze which of the students best match your preferences and we send your application to the candidate. The student has to respond within the next 72 hours informing us if he/she is interested or not in your room. If the student does not contact you, please let us know right away, so we can find you another student.

• Practical information about private housing in Danish
• Practical information about private housing in English
• Rental agreement in Danish- Please remember that only the Danish rental agreement is legally binding
• Rental agreement in English- This is only for the student´s information
• Sublease agreement in Danish and English
• Proof of residence in Danish and English- Please remember that students must be able to register their CPR numbers to your address, you must complete and hand out this document to the student. This is a supplement to your contract.
• De-registration form- When the student is leaving your home, please remind him/her to send the de-registration form to the international office reception rec.intoff@cbs.dk; so we can send it to the municipality and make sure that the student´s CPR number is de-registered from your home address.